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Curry Paste.
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Put coriander seed in mortar and grind to powder - or use spice grinder.
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Add chilli and pound to powder.
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Add salt, lemongrass, galangal, coriander root, kaffir lime, 1tbspn shallots, garlic, curry powder and turmeric root and pound til smooth.
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Set Aside.
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Condiments.
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Chop mustard greens and put in bowl.
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Chop coriander and spring onions and put in bowl.
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Put diced shallots in bowl.
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Put quartered limes in bowl.
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Soup.
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Put a bit of olive oil in a large heavy base saucepan.
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Add curry paste prepared earlier and stir fry for a couple of minutes.
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Add 1/2 tin of coconut milk and heat to a simmer.
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Keep simmering until the mixture has reduced to a dark brown paste (may take up to 15 mins).
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Add chicken and stir fry for 5 minutes.
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Add 1/2 tin of coconut milk and 2 cups water and cook for about 10 minutes.
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Taste and add fish sauce, palm sugar to taste.
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Add Thai Chilli Jam.
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I use Mae Pranom brand Thai Chilli Paste I bought in Chiang Mai.
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Taste again and adjust sugar, fish sauce and chilli jam.
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Keep cooking for a further 10 to 15 minutes.
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Bring a large pan of water to the boil in a separate pan.
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Dunk the egg noodles and cook for a couple of minutes.
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Serving.
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Put a serve of noodles in a bowl and top up with chicken and soup.
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Add condiments to taste --
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Enjoy!